NSW: O'Farrell must explain opposition to power sell-off =2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-28-2008
NSW: O'Farrell must explain opposition to power sell-off =2

Mr Costa also has questioned his future in the NSW Parliament if the electricity sell-off
fails to proceed.

The treasurer was asked this morning whether he would still be in the role in a year's time.

"That's a decision I'll make," he told ABC Radio.

Mr Costa was then asked whether blocking of the electricity privatisation and of other
reforms he sought would prompt him to consider his position.

"Absolutely, I've made no secret about that," he said.

"I'm not a seat warmer, I don't sit around because I'm unemployable, to pick up a salary
at the public expense.

"I'm here because there are things to be done ... (and) if these things are not to
be undertaken - I'm not just talking about electricity but other reforms - certainly there
is no role for me in the NSW parliament."

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KEYWORD: ELECTRICITY COSTA 2 SYDNEY (REOPENS)

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